Physician Associate Hand- und plastische Chirurgie — Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW)
- Location
- Winterthur
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Role overview
For the outpatient and inpatient patients of the Clinic for Hand and Plastic Surgery, we are looking for a Physician Associate as of 1 October 2026 or by agreement.
The position is part of a Physician Associate team, which has been successfully established for many years and is firmly integrated into the clinical processes and works closely with the medical service.
Due to the continuous growth and further development of our clinic, we continue to expand this well-established team and are looking for a committed personality to reinforce it.
- For the outpatient and inpatient patients of the Clinic for Hand and Plastic Surgery, we are looking for a Physician Associate as of 1 October 2026 or by agreement.
- The position is part of a Physician Associate team, which has been successfully established for many years and is firmly integrated into the clinical processes and works closely with the medical service.
- As a member of our experienced Physician-Associate-Team, you will take over the medical care of our patients in hand and plastic surgery together with the medical staff.
- In addition, in cooperation with the documentary doctors, you also support patients of oral surgery
- Work and private life should fit together.
- Therefore, the KSW offers you – where the company makes it possible – flexible and smooth working hours, home office, generous maternity leave, paternity leave and employment levels that can be adapted to different phases of life.;
Main responsibilities
- As a member of our experienced Physician-Associate-Team, you will take over the medical care of our patients in hand and plastic surgery together with the medical staff.
- In addition, in cooperation with the documentary doctors, you also support patients of oral surgery
- You are part of the medical team and work closely with nurses and diagnostic and therapeutic services
- Supported by clearly defined treatment pathways and medical supervision, you take over medical care in stable patient situations and support in complex and unpredictable treatment processes.
- On behalf of and in agreement with the attending physicians, you will take on the following tasks: admission and discharge of patients, prescription of diagnostic and therapeutic measures, carrying out visits, documentation and coordination work, carrying out your own consultation hours, care of tumor patients Profile:
- You have an education as a Dipl.
- Nurse HF/FH and bring at least two years of professional experience in the somatic acute care hospital
- Ideally, you have completed a bachelor's or master's degree program, completed a further education in intensive care or have a corresponding CAS
- You have strong medical expertise and are motivated to continuously expand it and use it responsibly in practice
- A high level of technical, social and methodological competence distinguishes you
What the company offers
- Work and private life should fit together.
- Therefore, the KSW offers you – where the company makes it possible – flexible and smooth working hours, home office, generous maternity leave, paternity leave and employment levels that can be adapted to different phases of life.;
- Develop yourself professionally and personally: Every year, around 40 interdisciplinary and 50 professional training courses are open to you at KSW.
- We also support external training – temporally and/or financially.;
- Sometimes it needs support.
- In the event of personal stress, prolonged illness or difficult experiences in your professional or private life, various confidential discussions are available at KSW.;
- At KSW we work together and for each other.
- Appreciation, open and respectful communication and cooperation across professional groups and departments shape our everyday work.
- You should be able to contribute with your ideas and strengths and develop.;
- Your future is also ensured: You benefit from very good social benefits and a pension fund solution with BVK, which is significantly above the legal minimum.
Additional details
- On behalf of and in agreement with the attending physicians, you will take on the following tasks: admission and discharge of patients, prescription of diagnostic and therapeutic measures, carrying out visits, documentation and coordination work, carrying out your own consultation hours, care of tumor patients
- Benefits: Work and private life should fit together.
- Benefit from discounts on fitness subscriptions, internal training and courses as well as discounts in pharmacies and selected health insurance companies.;
- There is also something to discover outside of work: Thanks to our cooperation with cultural partners in Winterthur and the surrounding area, you regularly benefit from discounts for concerts and theatre performances. Professional field: nursing professions Area: Clinic Hand and Plastic Surgery
Notes and original content
- There is also something to discover outside of work: Thanks to our cooperation with cultural partners in Winterthur and the surrounding area, you regularly benefit from discounts for concerts and theatre performances.
- Professional field: nursing professions
- Area: Clinic Hand and Plastic Surgery
- Pensum: 80-100 %
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW) offer for this role?
Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW) lists CHF 91'500 - 128'000 gross per year for this position in Winterthur. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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